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Tourist sees changes at Dominican Republic resort where 2 guests died

June 27, 2019

Nine American tourists have died there in recent months. A NY man died during a vacation to the Dominican Republic earlier this month, marking at least the 11th recent death of a USA citizen visiting the Caribbean nation known for its beaches and all-inclusive resorts.

Hunt takes aim at PM rival Johnson's 'do or die' Brexit pledge

June 27, 2019

However Mr Fox, who is backing Jeremy Hunt in the leadership contest, said Article 24 was not enough to guarantee free trade after a no-deal Brexit . In the process it could wreck Brexit altogether, said Hunt. "I was in cabinet at the time and I supported her loyally, but I never thought that was the right approach".

High-temperature warning issued for 6 counties

June 27, 2019

So lather on the sun cream, and protect your skin. Meanwhile, Water Safety Ireland is warning people to stay safe when swimming in the hot weather. Friday will be another very warm day with spells of sunshine. Temperatures across the rest of the island will peak at the low to mid-20s. Thursday will be a dry, sunny day but rather breezy. The higher than normal temperatures are expected to last into the weekend before cooling down from Sunday.

Germany's Merkel again seen shaking

June 27, 2019

Asked by a reporter about her wellbeing at a news conference about 90 minutes after that spell, Merkel smiled: "I've drunk at least three glasses of water and so I'm doing fine". After last week's incident, Germany's dpa news agency reported that it was not the first time Merkel has been seen shaking in the hot sun. It did not give a date for that incident, but said it was also ascribed to Merkel not drinking enough water.

Plane forced to land at Stansted after bomb threat

June 27, 2019

Flight AI 191 to Newark International Airport, an airport in New Jersey serving New York City, took off from Mumbai International Airport on Thursday morning but made an emergency landing at approximately 9.50am United Kingdom time. A statement from Stansted Airport said the plane landed at about 10:15 BST and was now in an isolated part of the airport - and the main terminal is unaffected.

American woman killed in shark attack in Bahamas

June 27, 2019

Jordan Lindsey, 21, of Torrance, had been on a snorkeling expedition with her family near Rose Island, according to CNN affiliate WPLG . Some family members tried to yell and warn her about the sharks , but she didn't hear them. An American student has died after being attacked by sharks while snorkelling on holiday in the Bahamas. At least five people died in shark attacks in 2018, which was down from six in 2017.

Pompeo Meets Saudi Κing, Top Prince to Talk Iran

June 27, 2019

Trump opposes FBI investigation into Khashoggi murder A recent United Nations report suggested that a proper investigation by the US FBI could clarify the situation regarding Jamal Khashoggi's murder. "It is therefore important that the countries that will be present in the G20 insist that the state of Saudi Arabia do take its full responsibility for the killing," she said.

Australian student arrested in North Korea, reports say

June 27, 2019

Australian and South Korea media have identified him as Alek Sigley , a 29-year-old student living in Pyongyang. An Australian exchange student detained in North Korea got married to his Japanese wife in a lavish wedding there past year.

Watch Democratic candidates wrangle over health-care proposals at first 2020 debate

June 27, 2019

Only two candidates raised their hands: NY mayor Bill de Blasio and Senator Elizabeth Warren of MA. The debate will be split over two nights, with 10 other candidates - including former vice-president Joe Biden and Vermont Sen. It's doing great for giant drug companies. Asked by a reporter how he thought the Democrats would do during the debate, Trump said, "I think they're all going to do very poorly".

Trump committed to campaign to oust Venezuela's Maduro - U.S. envoy

June 27, 2019

The UN rights chief met relatives of these detainees, many of whom are accused of "conspiracy" to overthrow the government. She also talked with families of people who died during the anti-Maduro protests of 2017. Yet it was the Maduro government who invited former Chilean president Bachelet, saying the visit would be an opportunity to show its adherence to human rights and the "negative repercussions" of sanctions that prevent Venezuela from selling its oil to the United States.

Trump aide Conway won't testify before Congress: White House

June 27, 2019

But Conway bashing Biden and other candidates running for office outside the White House or in her official capacity was "flat out illegal", Painter said . The federal watchdog issued a report to President Donald Trump earlier in June recommending she be fired for repeated violations of a law that prohibits federal officials from weighing in on elections in their official capacity.

Trump subreddit r/The_Donald quarantined by Reddit for inciting violence

June 27, 2019

Popular threads on the subreddit on Wednesday, besides news of the quarantine, included a photo with a disparaging message of USA soccer star Megan Rapinoe, whom Trump had criticized for refusing to visit the White House, a message celebrating Fox News' ratings and a post attempting to undermine E.

European heat wave sees Germany put speed curbs on autobahn

June 27, 2019

Radzyn in Poland and Doksany in the Czech Republic also recorded new national highs, with temperatures hitting 38.2C and 38.9C respectively. A zookeeper uses water to cool off elephants at the Berlin Zoo this week. Regional authorities estimate the measure put into place Wednesday affects almost 60% of vehicles circulating in the Paris region, including many delivery trucks and older cars with higher emissions than newer models.

Trevor Noah Makes Trump Look Stupid Over Rape Denial

June 27, 2019

US President Donald Trump on Monday once again vigorously denied allegations by a magazine advice columnist that he sexually assaulted her in the 1990s in a NY department store dressing room, adding: "She's not my type". Mr Trump told The Hill that Carroll is "totally lying" about the accusation, which he also denied earlier. As people tried to interview E. Jean Carroll , she suddenly launched into a weird digression in which she described rape as quote, "sexy".

13-Year-Old Charged in Possible Hate Attack on New Jersey Mother

June 27, 2019

But it wasn't until the boy's father, Alfonso Vasquez, contacted Passaic Mayor Hector Lora about the issue that the teen bully was suspended. "That's a woefully inadequate response", Mr Santiago said. The day before the alleged assault, Santiago said Ruiz's son was in the school cafeteria when a group of students started mocking him about his ethnicity, telling him, "Go back behind the wall".

FAA discovers another potential risk with the Boeing 737 Max

June 27, 2019

The FAA will spend at least two to three weeks reviewing the results before deciding whether to return the plane to service, the people said. "The FAA is following a thorough process, not a prescribed timeline, for returning the Boeing 737 Max to passenger service".

Italian 'cocaine king' makes midnight escape from jail in Uruguay

June 27, 2019

He has also been described as a key figure in the Calabria-based 'Ndrangheta mob, one of the world's biggest movers of cocaine. Rocco Morabito and three other inmates got out "through the roof" of a prison in Montevideo around midnight before making their way "through a neighboring farm and robbing its owner", a ministry statement said.

Protesters urging G-20 to discuss Hong Kong issues：The Asahi Shimbun

June 27, 2019

As part of the strategy, the Hong Kong activists have raised more than HKD 5 million through a crowdfunding campaign to publish ads in 13 worldwide newspapers of nine countries in an attempt to get the contentious extradition bill to be included in the agenda of the G20 summit, scheduled to be held Osaka on June 28-29.

Neo-Nazi festival runs dry after locals and police take all the beer

June 27, 2019

Police had seized 4,400 liters of beer from festival-goers after an alcohol ban was imposed by a court near Dresden, which ruled the event had an "aggressive character". "We thought, if there's going to be an alcohol ban, we'll buy up everything at Penny (a German grocery store)". In the end, there were more police at the "Shield and Sword" festival than neo-Nazis.

Leonardo Di Caprio shares heartbreaking post highlighting water crisis in Chennai

June 26, 2019

He took to Instagram to inform his 32 million followers about the ongoing crisis and shared a picture that reflects the current scenario to perfection. He also pointed out that due to the depleting levels, hotels and restaurants have been shut down for some time. Stating that officials are striving hard to find alternative sources of water, the post mentioned the troubled state of the city, where small scale industries are bearing the brunt.

Facebook to hand over data on hate speech suspects to French courts

June 26, 2019

Previously, Facebook only shared data with French judges on matters related to terrorist attacks or other violent acts. Former British deputy prime minister Nick Clegg, who is now Facebook's head of global affairs, met with Mr O last week to discuss the issue.

House panel votes to subpoena Kellyanne Conway over Hatch Act violations

June 26, 2019

Justin Amash , Republican of MI, voting in favor - could set up another challenge in court between Congress and the Trump administration, which has consistently stymied Democrats' oversight efforts since they took control of the House earlier this year.

Severe storms possible today, Friday in Upstate NY

June 26, 2019

Scattered storm chances are expected by Sunday afternoon. An isolated tornado can't be ruled out. Tonight: Scattered showers with a few severe thunderstorms possible early, muggy with lows around 70. For this evening, nice weather continues with partly cloudy skies and temperatures in the upper 70s. Lows in the low to mid 60s. South winds will be a bit breezier at 10 to 20 miles per hour.

3 dead, including suspect, after shooting at Northern California Ford dealership

June 26, 2019

All three men shot were employees of the auto dealership. Doug MacGlashan, who was working in the parts department, told KRON-TV that the killer was a former employee. Other details haven't been released. Police say a shooting at a Ford dealership in the San Francisco Bay Area has killed two people in what may be a workplace confrontation.

Investigators search for cause of Wis. fire that killed 6

June 26, 2019

WAOW-TV is reporting that six people, including four children, have died in the fire of a multi-family dwelling according to the Langlade County Coroner. and they weren't able to enter the house. Foul play is not suspected, Shadick said, but the fire is under investigation. The fire was being investigated by the county and state fire investigation teams.

Eric Trump Allegedly Spat Upon by Chicago Restaurant Employee

June 26, 2019

NBC5 reported a woman was taken into Secret Service custody. In the statement released by Aviary, the restaurant said "no customer should ever be spit upon". He tweeted pictures of Trump Tower, writing "It is one of the most attractive buildings in the world!" Authorities did not say if they believed the incident was politically motivated.

North Korea says U.S. extension of sanctions 'a hostile act'

June 26, 2019

Both leaders responded positively to each other's letter, planting hope that there may be a break in the deadlocked talks. "Both sides have been engaged in dialogue in regard to a third summit", the South Korean President said in a joint interview with six news agencies.

PM Modi to attend G20 Summit in Japan

June 26, 2019

Cummings' requests include information about how Trump tried to preserve the notes from the translator at the meeting in Hamburg, Germany in 2017 and if he attempted to destroy them. Earlier this month, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Moscow was ready to organize a Putin-Trump meeting even on the eve of the G20 summit, but hadn't received any signals from the USA about the matter.

San Francisco becomes first city to ban sale of e-cigarettes

June 26, 2019

Some people took to Twitter to blast the city's decision to ban e-cigarettes, but continue allowing the sale of cannabis. There is a catch, though. Walton emphasized that numerous health effects of e-cigarettes remain largely unknown: "Middle school and high school students are becoming addicted to nicotine because of e-cigarettes, so we want to do everything we can to keep e-cigarettes out of the hands of young people until the FDA conducts the appropriate clinical trials and finds out ...

AOC Backs Wayfair Workers' Plan to Walk Out Over Border Camp Sales

June 26, 2019

The Wayfair employee who spoke to CNN said the walkout is "not meant as a censure on Wayfair ", but as a way to show workers' continued concern. The Wayfair leadership responded to the letter on Monday thanking the employees for sharing their concern while maintaining their belief in the "importance of respecting diversity of thought within our organization and across our customer base ".

Images of drowned migrant and 2-year-old child stir outrage

June 26, 2019

The father clung to the little girl in red trousers and black shoes, but a strong current swept over and drowned them, Julia Le Duc , the photographer who captured the image of the pair, wrote for Mexican newspaper, La Jornada . In the municipality of San Martin in El Salvador, his mother Rosa Ramirez wept as she held her granddaughter's favourite doll and stuffed animal. "He put her in his shirt and I imagine he told himself, "I've come this far" and made a decision to go with her".

Iran warns Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain of 'toying with regional security'

June 26, 2019

Announcing sanctions against the office of the supreme leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Monday, Mr Pompeo said Iran "has engaged in 40 years of terror and aggression against the United States and our allies". Tensions in the region have risen dramatically after Iran reportedly shot down a US surveillance drone last week. An Iranian admiral said their military stood ready to shoot down any other USA drones that might encroach on their territory .

Man shot to death at his own birthday party, Fresno police say

June 26, 2019

Her mother, 18-year-old Deziree Menagh , had pulled away as a man she'd met a week earlier, 23-year-old Marcos Echartea , tried to hold her hand at the party. "We have every reason to believe that Marcos Echartea knew baby Fayth was in that vehicle when he fired three rounds into the vehicle", said police chief Jerry Dyer .

Driver in wreck that killed seven military-affiliated bikers should've lost license

June 26, 2019

The man who police say was driving a pickup involved a fiery crash that killed seven motorcyclists in New Hampshire last week was arrested last month on a charge of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol, according to a police report .

Suspected Ethiopian coup leader killed

June 26, 2019

Moreover, on Saturday, the head of Amhara state Ambachew Mekonnen and his advisor were attacked and killed in their offices, state media reported. The farewell ceremony brought together a huge gathering of high-ranking military officers and top government officials, including President Sahle-work Zewde and Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.

Trump loses bid to halt Democratic lawsuit over foreign payments

June 26, 2019

The president had earlier warned that there would soon be a nationwide sweep aimed at "millions" of people living illegally in the US, including families. "When I saw that the president was going to have these raids, it was so appalling, it's outside the circle of civilized human behavior to just be kicking down doors, splitting up families, and the rest of that, in addition to injustices that are happening at the border, we have legislation to go forward to address those needs".

In NATO debut, new Pentagon chief aims to 'internationalize' Iran effort

June 26, 2019

President Donald Trump, who withdrew the United States a year ago from an worldwide deal to limit Iran's nuclear program and then reinstated harsh economic sanctions, says he wants to work out an even more restrictive deal with Tehran. "That would be a good first step". Second, he said he wants allies to support "any range of activities" to help deter conflict with Iran. "What we're trying to do, what we want to do, to close the door to conflict and open the door to diplomacy".

China bans all Canadian meat

June 26, 2019

China bought C$310 million worth of Canadian pork from January through April, making it Canada's third-largest export market by value, according to official data. In its statement on Tuesday, the Chinese Embassy did not link its call to suspend Canadian meat imports to the Meng case. China, meanwhile, has detained two Canadians, Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor, on suspicion of collecting state secrets for foreign actors.

Trump says his letter to Kim was 'thank you' note

June 26, 2019

North Korea's state news agency KCNA said on Sunday Kim had received a letter from Trump, which he described as being "of excellent content ", but did not disclose any details. Xi's trip to North Korea, the first by a Chinese president in 14 years, raises the possibility that China could help break a monthslong impasse in talks between the US and North Korea over the North's nuclear weapons.

Mum playing chicken runs over own son, kills him

June 26, 2019

The three children chasing their mother's SUV as it reversed through the pool parking lot weren't running to tell her they loved her or that she had forgotten something, police say. Stagg previously had two older children removed by child protective services in 2013, according to CNN affiliate KTRK . Teare said that Stagg will not have any contact with her children until the case has concluded.

Jamal Khashoggi Fiancee Says US "Ethically" Responsible To Seek Justice

June 26, 2019

On Tuesday, Hatice Cengiz, the fiancee of the late Washington Post journalist and USA resident Khashoggi , appeared at the United Nations in Geneva to appeal for an global probe into her fiance's October 2, 2018, killing and the alleged cover-up by high-level Saudi officials.

Pompeo's Visit: Allies or frenemies, United States must choose

June 26, 2019

Despite the tough talk from Washington, Narendra Modi's government still expects to be granted a waiver from sanctions under the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA), which the United States has repeatedly threatened to introduce if New Delhi goes ahead with its $5 billion purchase of the Russian rockets.

Flight delays, diversions at Changi airport due to bad weather, drones

June 26, 2019

Moreover, the source added, in a similar incident last week, one runway was suspended at the airport and a dozen flights were delayed after reported drone sightings. London's Gatwick was paralysed for 36 hours in December following repeated drone sightings, with tens of thousands of passengers affected. A few days ago, the worldwide airport in Frankfurt am main, considered one of the largest in Europe, was forced to suspend work for half an hour for flying a drone in the southern part of the ...

Georgia police rescue baby abandoned in plastic bag

June 26, 2019

The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office said in a Facebook post Tuesday that it is continuing to investigate and follow leads regarding Baby India, who was found alive inside a plastic bag in Georgia in June. Under Georgia law, a mother who does not want a baby can hand the child over to law enforcement officers in a designated area, such as a police department or fire station.

Trump to meet Xi, Putin at G20 in Japan

June 26, 2019

The prime minister will have about 10 bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the summit, including with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Trump and Macron, the sources said. Instead, Washington increased its 10 percent tariffs to 25 percent on 250 billion US dollars of Chinese goods imported to the United States. "It is expected to be a conversation that will focus primarily on regional security issues including Iran, Ukraine, Syria, Middle East".

Pompeo says USA prepared to remove troops from Afghanistan

June 26, 2019

Speaking from the U.S. Embassy in the Afghan capital of Kabul , Pompeo said that he wanted to "set the record straight" after "a number of errant, sometimes different, reports over the past few months about American diplomacy in Afghanistan".

Democrats announce that Robert Mueller will testify before Congress

June 26, 2019

The House Judiciary and Intelligence Committees announced Tuesday that Mueller had agreed to testify after they issued subpoenas for his testimony , and Mueller would appear in public before the two panels next month. "While the special counsel found that no Americans conspired with Russian Federation to attempt to interfere in our elections, many have willfully misrepresented that conclusion while Democrats have neglected their responsibility to safeguard future elections from foreign ...

Why? Camden NJ twin arrested stabbing her identical sister

June 26, 2019

She was taken to a hospital, where she died. Amanda Ramirez has been charged with aggravated manslaughter in the death of her sister, Anna. Of note, Anna Ramirez was the city's 18th homicide victim this year, well above the year-ago level of eight violent deaths, according to the Camden County Prosecutor's Office .

Europe heatwave MAP: France on ALERT for 40C - when will temperatures peak?

June 26, 2019

Meteorologist Francois Gourand reportedly said: "We are expecting a heatwave that will affect many regions, more than half of France, of maximum intensity". Rome is forecast to reach 36C and Berlin could see 37C, while the eastern state of Brandenburge is at risk of forest fires in the coming days. Scientists say measurements show heat waves in Europe are becoming more frequent.

Attack on Saudi airport leaves one dead, several others injured

June 26, 2019

The president took to Twitter Monday morning to ask "why are we protecting the shipping lanes for other countries (many years) for zero compensation", arguing that "these countries should be protecting their own ships on what has always been.a unsafe journey".

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